Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders with Roasted Creamer Potatoes
Description: Strips of chicken breast are coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and baked until golden, perfect for dipping. Creamer potatoes roast alongside until crispy outside and soft inside, with enough for two hungry eaters.
Sale items used: Family Pack Chicken Breasts, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes, Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken breasts (assumed total weight), cut into about 10 strips, with 1 egg for the breading. Halve 1 bag of creamer potatoes (about 1.5 lb) and roast at 425 F for 25 to 30 minutes next to the tenders.
Recipes:
- Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Tenders with Roasted Potato Wedges
- Oven Baked Marinated Chicken Tenders
- Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chicken Tenders with Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples
Description: Two tender pork chops are seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Sweet cinnamon apples simmer in butter and sugar for a warm, familiar side.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 chops, about 1.25 lb total (assumed weight), and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until they reach 145 F. For the apples, slice 2 medium Honeycrisp (about 1 lb) and simmer with 1 Tbsp butter, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon for 8 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples
- Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops
- Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Description: Mini turkey patties are seared until juicy and tucked into soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls with melty cheese. Kids can build their own sliders.
Sale items used: Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey, Fresh from Meijer King's Hawaiian Rolls or Buns, Frederik's by Meijer Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package (about 1 lb) of ground turkey to make 6 small patties, with 3 sliders per person. Use about 1/6 lb (3 slices) of the cheese. Cook the patties 4 minutes per side. Freeze any leftover rolls.
Recipes:
- Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
- Easy Turkey Sliders Recipe with Butter Sauce
- Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

Thursday
Meal: Sausage and Cheesy Scrambled Eggs Breakfast-for-Dinner with Toast and Apple Slices
Description: Browned sausage crumbles and fluffy scrambled eggs with melted cheese make a cozy, kid-pleasing dinner. Buttered toast and crisp apple slices round out the plate.
Sale items used: Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll, Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs, Frederik's by Meijer Cheese, Meijer Half Loaf Bread, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use half the sausage roll (about 1/2 lb) and save the rest for another use. Scramble 4 eggs with about 1/6 lb (1/3 cup shredded) cheese. Toast 4 slices of bread and slice 1 medium Honeycrisp apple (about 0.5 lb) for sharing.
Recipes:
- Breakfast Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Scramble
- Easy Scrambled Eggs with Sausage and Cheese
- Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Scramble

Friday
Meal: Baked BBQ Chicken Wings with Buttered Creamer Potatoes
Description: Chicken wings are baked until crispy, then tossed in sweet, mild BBQ sauce for sticky, finger-friendly fun. Soft boiled creamer potatoes are tossed in melted butter and parsley.
Sale items used: Family Pack Chicken Wings, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lb wings (assumed total weight), baked at 425 F for 40 to 45 minutes and flipped halfway. Toss in about 1/3 cup BBQ sauce for the last 5 minutes. Boil 1 bag of creamer potatoes (about 1.5 lb) for 15 minutes while the wings bake, then toss with 1 Tbsp butter. Start the wings first and the potatoes about 25 minutes later so everything finishes together.
Recipes:
- BBQ Chicken Wing & Cheesy Potatoes
- BBQ Chicken Wings with Roasted Potatoes
- Chicken Wings in BBQ Sauce with Roasted Potato

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $2.29
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (x2 bags): $6.58
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (1.25 lbs): $2.49
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (1.5 lbs): $2.69
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey (x1 package): $5.19
- Fresh from Meijer King's Hawaiian Rolls or Buns (x1 pack): $3.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese (0.33 lb): $2.31
- Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll (x1): $3.99
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs (x1 carton): $5.99
- Meijer Half Loaf Bread (x1): $1.59
- Family Pack Chicken Wings (1.5 lbs): $4.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Breadcrumbs (plain or panko) and flour
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Mild BBQ sauce
- Dried parsley (optional)